The document discusses the importance of role modeling in STEM fields, emphasizing how teachers and administrators can inspire young people by sharing personal stories and building connections. It highlights the impact of positive messaging and hands-on activities to engage students while fostering a growth mindset. Additionally, it offers guidance on providing academic support and resources to help youth access STEM learning opportunities.

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STEM-Gender Main Streaming
ROLE MODELING;
TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATOR AS
ROLE MODELS
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2. ROLE MODELING
Who’s a role model?
A role model is a person who inspires and
encourages us to strive for greatness, live to our
fullest potential and see the best in ourselves.
A role model is someone we admire and
someone we aspire to be like. We learn through
them, through their commitment to excellence
and through their ability to make us realize our
own personal growth. We look to them for
advice and guidance.
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5. ROLE MODELING
You might be wondering, Why should I be
a role model?
Experienced role models say helping
girls and boys connect to STEM re-
energizes them, gives them a chance
to collaborate with others in their work
places, and helps them develop their
leadership skills
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6. HOW CAN SCHOOL STAFF BE
ROLE MODELS?
Positive Negative
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7. What do you love most about your job in
science, technology, engineering, or
mathematics (STEM)?
Even though the rewards of STEM
careers are many, youth
often describe these fields as nerdy,
boring, or difficult.
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8. TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATOR
AS ROLE MODELS
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9. How to make the most of your role
model experience—for the girls &
boys you meet
Make a personal connection to dispel
stereotypes.
As a role model, you need to build rapport.
When girls and boys personally connect with
you, they’ll be more interested and invested
in the experience. Share personal stories
about family, friends, and hobbies.
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10. Use positive messaging to show how STEM
makes the world a better place.
Most youth want to make a difference. Girls
and boys are eager to know how your work
impacts people and the world. Describe what
you do in positive ways that girls and boys can
relate to, connecting your work to issues that
young people find compelling.
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11. Share your passion.
Share what most inspires you in your studies
or career. This may have changed over time.
Think back to your early interests in
elementary school, important turning points in
your STEM studies, or a recent work project
that excited you. Reflecting on pivotal
moments and sharing what motivates you will
resonate with girls and boys.
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12. Make it hands-on and keep it interactive.
Help girls and boys see themselves in STEM
by engaging them in a hands-on activity that
offers a snapshot of your work. While the
activity may not be exactly what you do on
the job, active engagement is a way for girls
and boys to experience how to design
projects and conduct investigations as well
as to satisfy their curiosity about how things
work in general.
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13. Foster a growth mindset and promote
perseverance.
Not all students are comfortable with science
or technical activities. You can help
everyone succeed and enjoy a challenging
activity by offering constructive feedback.
Some girls think you have to be super smart
to be in STEM; let them know that what is
important is learning from mistakes and
knowing when to ask for help from a
classmate, teacher, or coworker.
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14. Show the way: offer resources and
academic guidance.
Offer ideas about how girls and boys can
access STEM learning opportunities at
school and in their community. Describe
your personal experiences with math and
science classes, but also how you learned
important things outside of school time.
Follow-up and invite feedback.
Ask the girls and boys for feedback to better
understand the results of your efforts.
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